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Sense: Noun: family member

Synonyms:

relation , family member, member of the family, blood relation, family connection, stock , blood , next of kin, kin , kinsman, kinswoman, family , sibling , parent , cousin , in-law

Sense: Adjective: comparative

Synonyms:

comparable, comparative, approximate, near , almost , alike , similar

Sense: Adjective: moderate

Synonyms:

moderate , certain , a fair degree of, a fair amount of, fair

Sense: Adjective: applicable

Synonyms:

applicable , germane, relevant , pertinent, related , associated , material , pointed

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